We provide prevention, education and support for 2-Spirit, including First Nations, metis and Inuit people. We base our work on indigenous philosophies of wholistic health and wellness.

Grand River Community Health Centre hosts 2SLGBTQ+ social groups and events. We also offer a Gender Affirming Clinic for people with gender expansive, trans and non-binary identities.

Gender Journey Brant
A social group for trans and non-binary adults held at GRCHC! Join in for opportunities to make new connections.
Second and fourth Thursday of every month
6:00-7:30pm

2SLGBTQIA+ Community Connections
In-person social group for members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community
Second and fourth Thursday of every month
6:00-7:30pm

Free short term individual counselling for Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Nonbinary, Trans, Queer, Intersex, Asexual (plus!) people in the Greater Ottawa area.

Our counsellors are from the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and are here to help with: exploring and affirming your gender identity and sexual orientation, gender transition support, and connection to 2SLGBTQIA+ community groups and resources. Support for parents is available as well.

Services are for individuals with limited resources or without private insurance.

• 2SLGBTQIA+ Short-Term Counselling (16+)
• 2SLGBTQIA+ Wednesday Quick Access Counselling Clinic (16+)
• 2SLGBTQIA+ Youth Counselling (16-25)

Across Boundaries provides equitable and holistic mental health and addictions services and supports for racialized communities within frameworks of anti-racism, combating anti-blackness and anti-oppression. We recognize the urgent need for mental health support services and services for those who are 2SLGBTQ+ and who identify as QTBIPOC (Queer & Trans Black, Indigenous, and Person of Colour).

Across Boundaries provides community-based and in-house programs that integrate individual support, support groups, alternative and complementary therapies, skills building, social and recreational activities. Our Values Our staff practice harm reduction, sex-positivity, queer positivity, trans-inclusivity and compassionate and trauma-informed counselling. Our services are client-centered and judgement-free.

2SLGBTQ+ Program Offerings:

Case Management & Counseling.
Individual Support, Trauma-Informed Counselling, Alternative Healing.
Virtual programs, events, and support groups.
Annual Gathering of QTBIPOC communities from across the city on Mental Health needs of our communities.
Partnerships & Collaborations with other mental health & addictions service organizations

INHALE / EXHALE :
Feel-good, heart-centred, and free programming for QTBIPOC — Queer & Trans Black, Indigenous, & People of Colour

Primary Health Care, Gender Affirming Shared Care, System Navigation and programming for the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

Gender Affirming Care
Gender Affirming Care is a compassionate, comprehensive approach to healthcare that supports the physical, mental, and social well-being of transgender and gender-diverse individuals. Through our collaboration NorWest CHC and Foria Clinic, we offer both in-person and virtual care options, ensuring accessible, personalized support for all your healthcare needs.

Transfrienders
Gender Identity Exploration and Support Group

• Emphasize finding joy and discuss skills and strategies for managing gender dissonance, overcoming transition challenges, and maintaining mental health
• Provide reliable, up-to-date education and information about gender identity and expression
• Discuss how to deal and cope with experiences of transphobia, family conflict, or marginalization
• Provide space to find emotional support regarding gender identity and share possibilities for fostering community and connection
• Present opportunities to ask questions about medical and social transition

Community, family, friends, and allies gather to connect with like minded people, expand our network of friends, and reduce isolation. This is an informal discussion and social group.

People can also call the Community Health Centre to find out about other local resources. We have primary care which will support register patients with their health care needs, including needs specific to the 2S-LGBTQQIAP+ community.

Community, family, friends, and allies gather to connect with like minded people, expand our network of friends, and reduce isolation. This is an informal discussion and social group.

People can also call the Community Health Centre to find out about other local resources. We have primary care which will support register patients with their health care needs, including needs specific to the 2S-LGBTQQIAP+ community.

NOT A 2SLGBTQ+ SPECIFIC RESOURCE

Access Line staff & volunteers are available to answer sexual & reproductive health (SRH) questions, provide pregnancy options counselling & post-abortion counselling, & provide referrals to local SRH services to anyone across Canada. You can also text us at 613-800-6757. Interpretation available, depending on interpreter availability.

Join us for thoughtful discussions and recreational activities centering Ace/Aro folks in the Ottawa Community every 1st Thursday of the month at 7PM!; and the 3rd Saturday of each month at 2PM! This in-person group is open to anyone who identifies under the asexual or aromantic umbrellas (including grey, demi, quoi, alloaro, etc). So even if you are new to the community, or have been waiting to meet and chill with other Ace/Aro folks for a while, this space is open for you. Each month we will have a loose theme or event to bring us together, so stay tuned to social media! This group is for those ages 18+

NOT A 2SLGBTQ+ SPECIFIC RESOURCE

Practical and emotional support and advocacy for persons living with HIV/AIDS including counselling and support groups for women, men and youth, vitamins and supplementary drugs, drop-in, clothing exchange, emergency child care, interpretation and translation, community kitchen * prevention, education and outreach — culturally sensitive HIV/AIDS workshops, events and activities in various languages for individuals, community groups and service providers, including ProjectM for Muslim girls and women 14-29 years * literature in 8 languages